SEN Teacher

FIRSTGROUP PLC; Hurley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the UK is looking for a passionate SEN Teacher. This role involves delivering high-quality, personalized teaching to pupils with autism and complex needs. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong commitment to inclusive education. The position offers competitive pay and unique benefits including participation in a 4-Day Working Week trial. Further details about the role and responsibilities are specified in the job description.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Family Growth Support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (UK).
• Experience working with pupils with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.
• Commitment to inclusive education and meeting the needs of pupils with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised instruction to pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school planning.
• Foster an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (UK)

Commitment to inclusive education

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Experience with pupils with autism

Job description

Job Title

SEN Teacher

Location

Penny Tree School, Birmingham B30 3ES

Salary

Up to £40,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours & Contract

Monday to Friday, Permanent Term Time Only start April 2026

Eligibility

UK applicants only; this role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher to join our pioneering team. You will deliver high‑quality, engaging and personalised teaching to pupils with autism and complex needs. Your role will include supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development, contributing to curriculum development, and fostering an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised instruction to pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to curriculum development and school planning.
• Foster an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (UK).
• Commitment to inclusive education and meeting the needs of pupils with SEN.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Experience working with pupils with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties.

About Us

Our new Options Autism school, Penny Tree, will have capacity for 60 pupils and is expected to open in the near future. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. In 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

4‑Day Working Week (4DWW)

We are proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving your full‑time pay. 4DWW will be rolled out within our school when we have a full complement of staff and is subject to successful completion of probation.

Benefits

• Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Wellbeing Matters: access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista: choose the package that suits you, including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
• Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme.
• Critical Illness Cover.
• Family Growth Support: inclusive benefits covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, plus paid fertility treatment support.

Closing the Vacancy

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.